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Nokia Lumia 1520 (3G) vs Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 1520 vs Google Pixel 5a phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Google Pixel 5a X Nokia Lumia 1520 (3G) 05Points
6"
IPS

1080x1920

20.1
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
24Points Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F) Compare Nokia Lumia 1520 X
6.34"
OLED

1080x2400

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4680
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)

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Lumia 1520 (3G)} 5 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1520 (3G) vs Pixel 5a (G1F8F)} 24 Advantages Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)1%
Thinner
vs8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+1/2.5" inches2%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.55" inches
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
2.2GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)60%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+6GB LPDDR4X2 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (28GB available)vs+128GB (103GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
209 grams (7.32 ounces)vs+183 grams (6.41 ounces)14%
Lighter
TFT IPS LCDvs+OLEDAdvantage
OLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1080x2400 pixels25%
Higher resolution screen
367 PPIvs+415 PPI13%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6"vs+6.34"6%
Larger screen
(back) 20.1MPvs+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 16MP40%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)41%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.2MPvs+(front) 8MP6 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
700000 apps (Marketplace)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
3G+ HSPA+vs+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps70 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
3400 mAhvs+4680 mAh38%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

24 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
BSI sensor
Capacitive
Multitouch
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia Lumia 1520 (3G)Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)
ModelLumia 1520 (3G)Pixel 5a (G1F8F)
Other model namesNokia Lumia 1520 RM-939 HSPA+, Nokia RM-939, Nokia BeastieGoogle Pixel 5a 5G G1F8F (US / FI)
Country or region availableChina
China
(Global, International)USA
(Global, International), USA
BrandNokiaGoogle
Release date11/1/20138/26/2021, Announced: 8/17/2021
Depth8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)85.4 x 162.8 millimeters (3.36 x 6.41 in)73.2 x 156.2 millimeters (2.88 x 6.15 in)
Weight209 grams (7.32 ounces)183 grams (6.41 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 1520 (3G)Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDOLED
Screen size6" inches6.34" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)367 PPI415 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 2Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredHDR8
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 1520 (3G)Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 GDR3Android 11
Firmware updateWindows Phone 8.1Android 14
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 1520 (3G)Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core)
1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 291303 (v8)
Geekbench: 1337 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 19fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 1520 (3G)Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR36GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage32GB (28GB available)128GB (103GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 1520 (3G)Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload42/5.76 Mbps3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 5, 12, 25, 28, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia Lumia 1520 (3G)Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)
Back camera (main camera)20.1 megapixels(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
16MP ultrawide f/2.2119°
Main camera resolution5376x3744 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)27mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.5" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@240fps

📸 Front camera

Nokia Lumia 1520 (3G)Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered24mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia Lumia 1520 (3G)Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 1520 (3G)Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 1520 (3G)Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 1520 (3G)Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-4BW
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3400 mAh4680 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy25 hours (1 days)feature not registered
Standby768 hours (32 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 1520 (3G)Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Yellow, Red
• Windows Phone 8 Black UI
• Qi Wireless Charging
• Dolby Digital
• USB On-the-go 1.3
• 7GB SkyDrive
• Nokia PureMotion HD+ ClearBlack display
• Nokia PureView camera
• Carl Zeiss optics
• Dual capture camera
• Panorama photo
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Mostly Black
• Google Pay
• Google Cast

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 1520 (3G)Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.13W/kg (head), 1.09W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.47W/kg (head), 1.14W/kg (body)
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